August 2006
We're back
Posted by Frysco on Fri 18 Aug 2006 - 22:11Sorry about the extended downtime. Things had to be moved over, and I needed a little bit of time to get familiar with the underlying system. Admittedly the look is somewhat different than before - but that's mainly because the old theme didn't work with the updated code base.
But the main thing - we're back.
Morphicon August 2006 Newsletter!
Posted by Trickster on Sat 19 Aug 2006 - 09:38***Morphicon August 2006 Newsletter***
Morphicon 4: "TechnoFurs" May 18-20, 2007
Radisson Columbus-Worthington, OH
http://www.morphicon.org/2007/
Honoring: Steve Plunkett, Summer Jackson, and Kitt Foxx
In this issue:
* Guests of Honor for 2007 Announced
* Morphicon 2006 Free Fall Picnic!
* NEW Morphicon Group and Emails
* Registration and Dealers' Tables Open
* Schedule of Future Events
(read on...)
Owl's Well That Ends Well
Posted by Fred on Mon 21 Aug 2006 - 17:07It's a very little thing, but that is what makes it such a big thing.
The humorous 2005 murder mystery Owls Well That Ends Well, by Donna Andrews, in her Meg Langslow series (Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos, etc.), is set at a gigantic yard sale. It is absolutely non-Furry, except for a throwaway reference on page 106 by a minor character that he is planning to break up with his girl friend because she has sold his gorilla suit without his knowledge. Meg Langslow, who overhears this, comments that this sounds like a wise move. She has never understood the appeal of going to a Furry convention dressed as an animal, but he obviously has been enjoying himself and it doesn't hurt anyone, so why spoil his fun?
I think that this is the first time I have seen a reference to Furry fandom in the popular media that has not made a big thing about how weird Fursuiters and the fandom are, but treats them as just a normal convention &/or social activity. This is what we need more of. (Andrews has previously presented a knowledgeable and sympathetic description of TV-program fan conventions in We'll Always Have Parrots.)
Upcoming furry comics for October (Previews only)
Posted by Treesong on Wed 23 Aug 2006 - 16:18Doodles? We don't need no stinkin' Doodles! Though I must say I’d be happier if I could do one of my semi-usual supplements. Come back, Doodles! All is forgiven! We buried the evidence.
FANG Volume 1 (pocket edition) now available from Bad Dog Books
Posted by Khaki on Wed 30 Aug 2006 - 17:49Bad Dog Books has released the pocket-sized edition of FANG Volume 1, which collects a selection of high-quality m/m erotica written by K. M. Hirosaki, Kyell Gold (also known for Volle, Pendant of Fortune, and the Volle and Pendant of Fortune novels at Sofawolf Press), Badger, Whyte Yote, Stormcatche, Red Swampwulf and others. FANG Volume 1 is available directly from Bad Dog Books at http://www.lulu.com/content/406016. More information is available at BadDogBooks.com
FC2007: Fur Your Eyes Only - August Mission Briefings
Posted by Frysco on Wed 30 Aug 2006 - 17:51It's summer, all agents, and that means in addition to the end of shedding
season, it's getting on towards the time when mission headquarters starts to
get busy. This month your mission notes are quick and dirty but important to
maximize your chances of success.
In this briefing:
1. Pre-reg Price Increase
2. Travel Assistance Program
3. Web Banner Release
4. Hotel Reservations Issue
5. Conbook Submission Guidelines
6. Looking for a few good agents
7. Next Staff Meeting